Jennifer Kowalski
East Hampton,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic Music Teacher with 12 years of experience teaching a diverse study body. Expertise in general, vocal, and instrumental music, including various woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments as well as recorder and ukulele. Innovative and open-minded individual with thirst for adventure and challenges. Proficient in monitoring student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and overseeing rehearsals and performances. Certified in General, Vocal, and Instrumental Music grades PK - 12 in Connecticut.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General & Instrumental Music Teacher (Grades PreK-4)
Westbrook Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
- Taught general music lessons (Grades Preschool-4), Taught instrumental group lessons (Grade 4), Instructed/conducted beginning band (Grade 4), Instructed/conducted Choir (Grades 6-8, 2013-2018)
Summer School: Student Support Para-professional
Westbrook Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Assisted individual students with special needs. Assisted with small-group and whole class setting in grades preschool - 3rd grade.
Coach (Grades 3-4)
Spring Fitness & Winter Basketball, Daisy Ingraham Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Coached 8 week after-school program, Designed activities and lessons focusing on fitness
General Music & Choral Teacher
Essex Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Taught general music lessons (Grades Preschool-6), Instructed/conducted Choir (Grades 5-6)
Private Lessons Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Old Saybrook Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Taught individual instrumental lessons on Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Flute, & Trumpet
Education
Master of Science - Educational/Instructional Technology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Working with bilingual & non-english speaking students
- Proficient in Concert Band & Orff Instruments
- Proficient in Ukulele
- Instrument Maintenance Knowledge
- School assembly preparations
- Cross-cultural musical awareness
- Technology Integration Know-How
- Audio Editing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Education Workspace
Miscellaneous
- Google Certified Educator Level 1, 03/01/22
- Westbrook Education Association Secretary, 2023-09-01, present
Certification
- Google Certified Educator, Level 1 , 2022 - 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Summer School: Student Support Para-professional
Westbrook Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2019
Coach (Grades 3-4)
Spring Fitness & Winter Basketball, Daisy Ingraham Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2016
General & Instrumental Music Teacher (Grades PreK-4)
Westbrook Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
General Music & Choral Teacher
Essex Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Private Lessons Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Old Saybrook Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Educational/Instructional Technology
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Central Connecticut State University
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